The first recorded archaeological excavation in Orange County was conducted by the American Museum of Natural History in 1912 around Newport Bay. After a hiatus because of World War II, efforts picked up in 1961 when local citizens formed an advocacy group, the Pacific Coast Archaeological Society, with the goal...
On June 29, 2010, the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted to accept a donation of 20,000 acres from the Irvine Company to the County for preservation and guided recreation. Additional acreage was donated in late 2014. The historic Irvine Ranch’s origins date back to the 1830s as a Mexican...
Camping and Shelter Reservations Make a Reservation The County is requiring that you (the reservation holder/customer) comply with any and all current health orders and guidelines issued by Federal, State or local government agencies that apply to your activity. These guidelines are changing often, and it is your sole responsibility...
OC Parks in collaboration with OC Public Works will complete a slurry seal for Phase 1B - Maintenance Road. Work will commence Oct. 17 and is scheduled for completion Oct. 27. During this time, the maintenance road will be closed to public access Oct. 17 through Oct 20. What: The...
Lake Forest, Calif. - The County of Orange and OC Parks invite you to experience the annual Rancho Days Fiesta at Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest Saturday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event celebrates the history of the rancho and Native American cultures through...
OC Public Works will complete repairs and maintenance at Capistrano Beach Park, an OC Parks beach, within the City of Dana Point. Public access may be limited during construction. What: Removal of approximately 200 linear feet of sandcubes and other remnant material. Construction of a revetment from new and salvaged...
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Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Trails may be closed for up to three days after rain. Parking fees: $3 per vehicle entry Monday - Friday; $5 Saturday - Sunday; Higher for some holidays and events ( Fee Information ) Park Brochure Park Map (updated 1/18/23) Lying peacefully...
(Orange, Calif.) – Enjoy sweeping, 360-degree views from the mountains to the sea along a newly developed trail system at Saddleback Wilderness. Located within OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space, Saddleback Wilderness features 3.3 miles of new trails for hiking, biking and equestrian use, along with a scenic overlook that...
Amphitheater Barbeques/Fire Rings Bicycling/hikingTrails Camping- Individual and large group Conference Room Dump Station Equestrian arena and round pens Equestrian Camping Equestrian Trails Family Picnic Area Horseshoe Pits Interpretive Center Interpretive Programs Playground/Tot Lot Restrooms and showers Scenic Overlook Covered picnic areas with tables